Responding to Mr Dublin on Twitter, @chesterfielduk said: "So sorry to hear you were subjected to this in our town. Not acceptable in any way."

@editgirl1 said: "Disgusted in my hometown. Chesterfield is so much better than that, and that reaction does not reflect the values of most people in the town. Please come back for a visit - don't let that be our impression on you!"

@a44bucko said: "Dion, you broke our hearts at Wembley in 1990, but you didn't deserve to be subjected to this in my town. Disgusting behaviour and not a true reflection of the town and the majority living there."

@Stuart88T said: "I am so sorry and ashamed of my town. My mate is from the Gambia and has always told me he loves Chesterfield and feels safe from abuse here. Don't let one disgusting person stop you feeling welcome in our town."

@henrywinter said: "Horrified to hear what happened, Dion. Disgusting that there are still these dinosaurs around. Education key."

Commenting on Facebook, many people criticised the racist responsible.